The City of Columbia will have Limited Operations Tomorrow, January 10 due to Potential Winter Weather
Due to the potential inclement winter weather, City of Columbia facilities will have limited operations on Friday, January 10, 2025. Citizens are encouraged to access City services on-line or by calling 803-545-3300. The City of Columbia Payment Center, Municipal Court, Parking Services and Washington Square will be closed. City parks, recreational and community centers will also be closed.
City employees will work remotely to ensure continuity of service delivery for non-essential functions on Friday, January 10, 2025. Public safety and other essential functions will operate as normal. For all emergencies, please call 911.
City leadership will continue to monitor the weather and will make any necessary announcements regarding any further closings. Please check your local news stations for office closing information.
Updates will be provided on the City’s website, www.ColumbiaSC.gov.
City of Columbia Urges Residents to be Prepared for Inclement Winter Weather
On Friday, January 10, 2025, the City of Columbia is forecasted to experience a wintry mix of precipitation and freezing temperatures that will make travel potentially hazardous.
The City of Columbia, Columbia-Richland Fire Department and the City of Columbia Police Department encourage residents to stay informed and adhere to public safety officials to stay safe during this period of inclement winter weather.
Below are a few winter safety tips we encourage residents to follow:
- Be careful walking and driving on ice, including black ice.
- Avoid travel, if possible, especially during freezing conditions and overnight when temperatures are expected to drop further
- If it is absolutely necessary to travel during a winter storm, slow down, increase your following distance, and stay alert.
- Pack your vehicle with emergency equipment including jumper cables, blankets, water, etc. in case you are temporarily immobile with your vehicle.
- In case of a minor collision without injuries, move your vehicle off the road and call your local law enforcement agency or dial *HP (*47) for assistance.
- Check on your animals and ensure that their access to food and water is not blocked by ice or other obstacles. Shelter them indoors, if possible.
- Freezing temperatures can burst water pipes in homes that lack heat or proper insulation. Wrap exposed pipes or take other measures to insulate them from the cold, and consider letting your faucets drip or slightly stream overnight to help prevent frozen pipes.
- Never operate a portable generator indoors.
- Keep anything that can burn (e.g., paper, clothing, furniture) at least three feet away from portable space heaters to prevent fire hazards.
For more safety tips, please visit the South Carolina Emergency Management Division at SCEMD.org.
Stay updated to the City of Columbia for the latest updates and information regarding this inclement weather event.
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The City of Columbia Overflow Shelter Opens Early Friday Afternoon due to Inclement Winter Weather
Due to the inclement winter weather, the City of Columbia will be opening up the Overflow Shelter for our unsheltered populations at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 10, 2025.
Transportation with The COMET will begin at 2:00 p.m. at the corner of Sumter St. and Laurel St.
City leadership will continue to monitor the weather and will make any necessary announcements regarding keeping the Overflow Shelter open for additional days.